If it's spring, then it must be time for the annual Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes. It's likely that both your brick-and-mortar mailbox and virtual inbox have been crammed with notifications that urge you to respond to the big giveaway. If it seems as if you've...
When purchasing any type of item, you run some risk of being victim to fraud or dishonesty. However, the more expensive the item, the more there is to lose. When you are a victim of auto dealer fraud, there is also the added factor of compromised safety that may...
Buying a product in Minnesota, especially one of considerable value, always carries some risks. You can never ensure the quality of the product that you acquire before purchase. Therefore, it is important that you make sure any product of value is covered by a...
You might have been lured into what seemed like a good business deal either in person or online. The person seemed honest and it seemed like a great opportunity, but he or she took advantage of you. Becoming victim to a consumer scam can be one of the most frustrating...
One of the most irritating annoyances in these times is spam or sales calls. They always seem to happen at the most inconvenient times; maybe you are trying to relax with your family or get some important work done in the office. They can even occur in the middle of...
The Internet makes it easier than ever to find the products you want. Often, you can also find great deals on those products. After all, it's the opposite of the effect you see in a baseball stadium or a movie theater, where the absolute lack of competition means they...
False advertising is a real issue, and it's one that has misled countless consumers over the years. It's illegal for a reason. It tricks people into buying products they never would have purchased otherwise. But what about exaggerations? Can an ad exaggerate the...
Consumer fraud changes swiftly with the development of new technologies and scamming trends. Therefore, it is important that consumers keep up to date on the types of crimes they are likely to fall victim to in 2018. Consumer fraud is quite a broad term that is...
You may think of false advertising as a relatively minor problem, like a white lie. Many companies clearly look at it this way, considering how many lawsuits are started after they make false claims. The reality is that these are very serious cases that definitely...
In order to gain a competitive advantage, brands must be able to excite and attract their customers through lucrative campaigns. However, occasionally this gets taken too far. When brands exaggerate the benefits of their product or just outright lie about their...